Diarrhea can inflict almost anyone. It refers to increased water content as well as the high frequency of stools. The colour of the liquid stools can vary from light brown to green. Additionally, there may be flecks of blood, mucus, or semi digested food in the stools. Luckily, in most cases, diarrhea only occurs over [...]
Giardiasis is an intestinal illness that affects the digestive tract, is caused by a microscopic flagellated protozoan parasite called Giardia lamblia( also called as Giardia duodenalis and Giardia intestinalis) that affects the gastrointestinal tract.It is a fairly general cause of diarrheal illness, belching, gas and cramps. Although these symptoms are very unpleasant, the illness isn’t [...]
An ulcer is an open sore that forms when the lining of the gut is corroded by acidic digestive juices. Peptic ulcers can form in the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcers), duodenum (the first part of the small bowel or intestine) or the esophagus (gullet or swallowing tube). Peptic ulcers are quite common; it [...]
Image via Wikipedia Acid reflux affects tens of millions of people, to one degree or another, worldwide. The symptoms may include; chest pain, reflux of stomach acid, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, nausea, abdominal pain, labored breathing and sleeplessness. If left unchecked, serious medical problems can occur. The constant splashing up of stomach acid can burn the [...]
An earache itself is not a disease. Earaches are a common occurrence in our lives. Earache is a common problem among children and adults. Earache can also be caused by pain and inflammation of the outer portion of the ear (the pinna). The ear is one of the most important part of the human body [...]
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder of the wrist and hand. The carpal tunnel is a narrow tunnel formed by the bones and other tissues of your wrist. This tunnel protects your median nerve. The median nerve gives you feeling in your thumb, and index, middle and ring fingers. But when other tissues in [...]